The Current‘s video series “LineCheck” presents virtual conversations with Minnesota’s music community. The sessions open and close with a song. In episode 1, Duluth’s Charlie Parr performs at Sacred Heart Music Center. Parr’s forthcoming album, Last of the Better Days Ahead, will be released July 30.

Songs
0:00 – “817 Oakland Avenue”
5:32 – “Last of the Better Days Ahead”

The full episode is below, in which Kristin Schwab of Marketplace APM interviews venue operators Sophia Eris of Aunties, Ashley Ryan of First Avenue and freelancer Molly Maher about their experiences during the shutdown and their preparations for the challenges and opportunities ahead.